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Ack, that would be horrible! Hard pears will work for constipation all right - because they would give virtually ANYONE awful diarrhea. They'll likely give someone with IBS an attack so severe they'll be doubled over in pain.

The bananas are soluble fiber - so they're helpful for both D and C. BUT - there's also something in bananas (and I can't find a source that says what) that causes GI upsets in some people. Usually it's heartburn, but for IBS folks it can also lead to the regular symptoms. So try bananas and see how you do. For most IBS folks they're a great staple.

Corn, in all whole kernel forms, has a lot of insoluble fiber in the kernel. The interior is soluble fiber. Cooking and pureeing the corn (or using something like canned creamed corn) can make things a lot easier - still use in small amounts with soluble fiber foods though. Ground cornmeal or polenta, or baked corn chips, are just fine.

- Heather

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